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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-17-21, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,202
Posted By BigGuy305

So I ended up buying the 2021 Specialized Elite...

So I ended up buying the 2021 Specialized Elite in all black XL. Let you tell me that I am very very very happy with this bike. Ive had it a week so far and I would never try and take it on a 200...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-13-21, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,202
Posted By BigGuy305

Suggestion for a “comfort” style/position bike.

I ended up buying a trek ds2 which is a good bike and I was looking for something to ride around the neighborhood and get some exercise. I’m almost 6’5 and currently about 350. I wasn’t really happy...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-20, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,777
Posted By BigGuy305

thanks for the tips I will check on that recall....

thanks for the tips I will check on that recall. The owner or the most recent bike shop I went to is going to build me a back wheel he said from a “40 hole velocity chucker rim with a sealed...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-20, 04:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,777
Posted By BigGuy305

I ended up getting a recommendation for another...

I ended up getting a recommendation for another bike shop I felt comfortable with after talking to them. They are going to build me a 40 spoke wheel for the back. I’ll look at the front wheel after.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-20, 08:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,777
Posted By BigGuy305

It looks like it would fit a wider tire. I’m...

It looks like it would fit a wider tire. I’m guessing that’s just what comes on it.

any experience with these? These seem to be the only wheels I could google to buy
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-20, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,777
Posted By BigGuy305

Very large guy here, beef up my trek 8.3 ds?

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First of all thanks for any advice sent this way.
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-25-17, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,174
Posted By BigGuy305

Trek DS question

I have been looking at the trek ds series of bikes but had a question on the differences from the last couple years. I k know the ds2 is basically what was named the 8.3 and the ds3 was the 8.4 etc....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-24-17, 01:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,526
Posted By BigGuy305

Thanks for the reply. So the reach distance thing...

Thanks for the reply. So the reach distance thing for the handle bars is more of a personal preference on what's more comfortable then? I understand what you are Saying about making a smaller bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-23-17, 05:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,526
Posted By BigGuy305

Any other last minute advice before I go compare...

Any other last minute advice before I go compare the 2 sizes? As far as frame I'm assuming the largest that I'm able to stand flat footed without the top bar ramming in to my crotch. And what about...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-23-17, 11:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,526
Posted By BigGuy305

I just want to get out and riding and lose some...

I just want to get out and riding and lose some weight.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-23-17, 11:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,526
Posted By BigGuy305

He will have them both Tuesday. I just really...

He will have them both Tuesday. I just really feel like I need to double check the stand over height and reach of each one. It should be more or less an inch or less for both measurements. He told me...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-22-17, 11:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,526
Posted By BigGuy305

I think I'm pretty sold on a trek fx2. I'm just...

I think I'm pretty sold on a trek fx2. I'm just not sure whether a 22.5 or 25 inch frame. The lbs says they will get both in so i can get a feel for them. On a side note is there any real difference...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-21-17, 11:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,526
Posted By BigGuy305

If you go to the DS series chart right below it...

If you go to the DS series chart right below it has different measurements than the FX. Still torn between the 2 though.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-21-17, 11:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,526
Posted By BigGuy305

Yeah I want to make sure they are right as well...

Yeah I want to make sure they are right as well as the air pressure. They originally recommended the DS2 when I started looking a few weeks ago. They said everything should be strong enough except...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-21-17, 09:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,526
Posted By BigGuy305

Thank you everyone so far for the responses. I...

Thank you everyone so far for the responses. I rode the Giant Roam 2 a LBS had in the 22.5 size and it felt pretty nice. They also had a Trek FX 22.5 which i also liked because of the quickness. They...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-17, 10:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,511
Posted By BigGuy305

Good job!

Good job!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-17, 09:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,526
Posted By BigGuy305

Bike for almost 6'5 almost 375 lbs.

Hello everyone,

This is my first post on the forum and I've done a lot of reading here. I know there are similar posts but I wanted to start my own. I am almost 6'5 in height and almost 375 lbs...
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